| Fantasmas | |
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| Created by | Julio Torres |
| Written by | Julio Torres |
| Directed by | Julio Torres |
| Music by | Robert Ouyang Rusli |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 2 |
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| Cinematography | Sam Levy |
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| Running time | 29 minutes |
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| Network | HBO |
| Release | June 7, 2024 – present |
Fantasmas is an American comedy television series created, directed, and written by Julio Torres, who also stars in it. It follows Torres on the search for a golden oyster earring, and the people he encounters on the way.
It had its world premiere at the ATX Television Festival on May 30, 2024.[1][2] It premiered on June 7, 2024, on HBO.[3]
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Premise
Julio Torres goes on the search through New York City, for a golden oyster earring, encountering people along the way.
Cast and characters
Main
- Julio Torres as Julio Torres
- Martine Gutierrez as Vanesja
- Tomas Matos as Chester
- Joe Rumrill as the voice of Bibo
Guest
- Paul Dano
- Sunita Mani
- Jaboukie Young-White as Skyler
- Steve Buscemi as Q
- Evan Mock as Z
- Bowen Yang as Dodo
- Alexa Demie as Becca
- Ziwe Fumudoh as airline's attendant
- Dominique Jackson as the Algorithm
Upcoming
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Cookies and Spaghetti" | Julio Torres | Julio Torres | June 7, 2024 |
| 2 | "Valued Customer" | Julio Torres | Julio Torres | June 14, 2024 |
| 3 | "Toilets" | Julio Torres | TBA | June 21, 2024 |
Production
Development
In February 2022, it was announced that Julio Torres would write, direct, executive produce, and star in the series for HBO, with Emma Stone and Dave McCary set to produce under their Fruit Tree banner.[4] In December 2022, HBO greenlit the series.[5]
Casting
In April 2024, it was announced Martine, Joe Rumrill, Julia Fox, Ziwe, Alexa Demie, Steve Buscemi and Kim Petras would appear in recurring and guest roles.[6]
Reception
Critical reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 95% of 22 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 8.3/10. The website's consensus reads: "A colorful succession of sketches made cohesive by Julio Torres' one-of-a-kind sensibility, Fantasmas is another vivid variation on the wunderkind's imaginative themes."[7][8] On Metacritic, the series holds a weighted average score of 87 out of 100, based on 13 critics, indicating "universal acclaim".[9]
References
- ^ "Fantasmas". ATX Television Festival. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
- ^ Bergeson, Samantha (March 27, 2024). "ATX TV Festival 2024 Lineup: 'Industry' Season 3 Premiere, 'Girls5Eva' Karaoke, and Julio Torres' 'Fantasmas' Debut". IndieWire. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
- ^ "HBO Original Comedy Series FANTASMAS Debuts June 7". Warner Bros. Discovery. May 23, 2024. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ Del Rosario, Alexandria (February 10, 2022). "Julio Torres To Write & Star In Comedy Series 'Little Films' As Part of First-Look Deal With HBO & HBO Max". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
- ^ Hailu, Selome (December 15, 2022). "Julio Torres Comedy 'Little Films' Greenlit at HBO". Variety. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
- ^ Coggan, Devan (April 30, 2024). "Julio Torres shares first look at his dreamy HBO comedy Fantasmas". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
- ^ "Fantasmas". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
- ^ "Fantasmas". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
- ^ "Fantasmas: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
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